April 2012
CLEY 12 AISLE AND AIR
5 July to 5 August
The North Norfolk Exhibition Project has brought the “Salthouse Exhibition” to Cley.
The 2012 manifestation invited artists, architects and designers to submit ideas for site specific works throughout the village of Cley.
During the month of July their works will be set amongst the superb architecture of St Margaret’s of Antioch medieval church, the snug environs of the village and the Norfolk Wildlife Trust coastal path, running enticingly between marsh and sea. These settings have provided a rich selection of themes for artists to respond to and thirty four exciting proposals have been selected from a long list of submissions; together with the usual programme of workshops, events, tours and talks.
For the thousands of visitors who annually flock to see this showcase of new contemporary Norfolk art, CLEY12 offers an expanded opportunity to experience an eclectic array of shape, form and colour in a range of mediums and settings, ranging across sculpture, ceramics, stone-carving, painting, photography, projection, sound, installation, camera obscura, textile and community crochet!
The very specific brief for the Coastal Path asked for installations on a theme of bird hides, whereas the Church offered a wider spectrum of possibilities, while Cley village will provide the unexpected and more domestic setting. Within the church artists have responded variously to both the architecture and the history of St. Margaret of Antioch. Pieces formed from natural materials, sourced from the local environment, such as Graham Johnson’s ten metre organic submarine or Stephanie Gilbert’s ‘felted architecture’ contrast sharply with Stephanie Douet’s gilded, life size, sculpted figure and Joy Pitts’ cloak of 10,000 labels
Visitors will need to explore the local environs to locate a range of exciting installations. To experience the magic of camera obscura in various guises, Hudson Architects’ soaring tower contrasting vividly with Ebbens and Swann’s ‘Victorian’ beach hut; or Jenske Dijkhuis’s prize winning Horizon Pavilion, relocated from the South Bank, London: illustrating his questioning of spatial awareness, it’s presence a primary step to establishing links with Holland.
Curator Isabel Vasseur has said “In this way “Aisle and Air” will demonstrate that art within public spaces has a unique and historic role illustrating the ever present creativity of all people at all times and all places and not just in galleries. On this special annual arts occasion in North Norfolk the art will have few walls but great ambition in both Aisle and Air.”
NOTES to EDITORS
The Artists
Aidan Abernethy, Nick Ball,
Bridget Bates, Margie Britz &
John Cox, Mary Crofts,
Kally Davidson, Jenske Dijkhuis, Stephanie Douet, Paul Ebbens &
Peter Swann, Antje Ernestus,
Karin Forman, Stephanie Gilbert,
Miriam Grey, Birkin Haward,
Gary & Jo Hincks, Tony Hoare,
Anthony Hudson (Hudson Architects), Elizabeth Humphries,
Graham Johnson, Frances Kearney,
Gillian McArthur (McArthur Tring Architects),
Duncan McAfee, Liz McGowan &
Jane Frost, Rob McVicar (A Square Architects), Derek Morris, Sara Muzira,
Effie Paleologue, Jessica Perry,
Joy Pitts, Andrew Schumann,
Elena Thatcher (Architect),
Louise Tiplady, Jack Wheeler &
Beth Groom, Brian Whelan,
Vanessa Vargo
The Curator
Isabel Vasseur is the director of the public art consultancy ArtOffice. A pioneer of the UK Public Art movement, she coordinated Garden Festivals in both Glasgow and Gateshead, orchestrating over 150 commissions; she has been aninfluential consultant for the Arts Council and is a trustee of the Baltic Gallery in Gateshead.
The North Norfolk Exhibition Project
From 2012 the annual curated, month-long contemporary art exhibition, organised by the NNEP since 2001, in St Nicholas Church, Salthouse relocates to St Margaret of Antioch Church, Cley. Each year selected Norfolk-linked artists produce new work in response to both site and theme. In the absence of a non-commercial gallery in North Norfolk the Project plays an invaluable part in promoting contemporary visual art in an exhibition recognised as one of the county’s premier arts events, regularly attracting thousands of visitors.
An exhibition catalogue will be available.
NNEP Sculpture Trails
These cover about nine miles of north Norfolk’s beautiful countryside in three sections: around Salthouse, Kelling and Holt.
Other Activities
Celebrating Art – Service & curator’s talk
The existing art in Cley church – talk
Is art only for the cities – debate
Bat evening – Norfolk Bat Project
Guided tours
Artist’s talks
Children’s quiz
Workshops
Creative, daytime, artist-led workshops for adults, families, carers and their clients.
For workshop information contact:
Rosie Glasgow
rosieglasgow@googlemail.com
Events
The programme of evening events features:
Jehane Markham – poetry and music
Andy Kirkham with Swingball – five piece band
Hugh Lupton – words and music
Vocality – songs of land and sea
For event information contact:
Marie Askham
m.askham@clara.co.uk
For any other information, images, interviews…contact
Mary Crofts
01362 668641
batmar@croftsk.fsnet.co.uk
Or go to: www.salthouseart.co.uk
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Earlier Releases
For Immediate Release – October 2011
North Norfolk Exhibition Project
Cley 12
St Margaret of Antioch Church and Norfolk Wildlife Trust Salt marshes, Cley
5th July – 5th August 2012
The North Norfolk Exhibition Project (NNEP), previously synonymous with Salthouse, has relocated to Cley Church and established an exciting collaboration with Norfolk Wildlife Trust.
Organised by the NNEP to run throughout July and annually attracting thousands of visitors the open submission contemporary art exhibition has grown in reputation to become a significant event in the UK arts calendar.
Held for 11 years at Salthouse Church where it has enjoyed great popularity with the public and enthusiastic participation of regional artists, it is felt that the exceptional light and space in Cley Church and the distinctive landscape of the coastal marshes guarantee that it will enjoy even greater popularity with both the public and the participating artists.
The 2012 exhibition will be selected and curated by Isabel Vasseur, inviting artists and architects who are from or have a connection with Norfolk to submit ideas for new work. The exhibition will comprise site- specific, three dimensional works, plus an additional opportunity to create new works, for the land between Cley and Salthouse, managed by Norfolk Wildlife Trust (NWT).
An illustrated brief will be provided for all those who would like to submit a proposal, which must be returned by 12th January 2012 to:
NNEP, Old Forge House, Church Road, Felmingham, North Walsham,NR28 0LQ email:patriciahorn078@gmail.com
For further details please contact:
Mary Crofts NNEP
Email:batmar@croftsk.fsnet.co.uk
Tel:01362 668641
Earlier Releases
Press Release: April 2011
North Norfolk Exhibition Project
Salthouse 11: Ad Limina
7 July to 7 August
With Spring now firmly on its way comes the promise of Summer, days out on the North Norfolk Coast and the eagerly awaited annual Contemporary Arts event at Salthouse Church.
Brain Unravelled Madi Boyd
Organised by the North Norfolk Exhibition Project, the 2011 exhibition promises to be another dazzling showcase of the best Contemporary Art Norfolk has to offer, all set in the most inspiring space. Held each year throughout July, the open-submission art exhibition has grown in reputation to become a significant event in the UK arts calendar with thousands of visitors flocking to the beautiful setting of St Nicholas Church, perched on the hillside, over-looking the dramatic North Norfolk salt-marshes. Open daily, visitors to this year’s show can experience an array of shape, form and colour in a range of mediums from painting through to installation and performance art. Curated by Laura Williams the 2011 title Ad Limina adds an edge to the work as the forty-five selected artists explore themes of threshold.
Making the most of the wonderful light entering through the large windows of the Church, Williams explains, ‘this years artists have produced an eclectic mix of works, made and displayed with the knowledge of the changing effects of light and shadow throughout the day’. Maxine Turner’s captivating ceramic pieces catch the viewer’s eye as they play with aspects of the space whilst by contrast Madi Boyd’s mesmerising work The Point of Perception sculpts light in the darkened tower via sculpture, light and digital media.
Throughout the show visitors are offered similarities and contrasts in the artworks. Pieces formed from natural materials such as the imposing bamboo sculpture by artist Nick Ball provides a sharp contrast to the hard steel sculptures by Pete Blunsden which in turn hold a deft conversation with the intriguing moving trees of Andrew Schuman’s installation.
Painting is well served in this years show with significant pieces by a diverse range of artists from the celebrated Maggi Hambling to the emerging talent of Alec Cumming.
Visitors are also offered the opportunity to engage with a full programme of workshops, run alongside the art exhibition, together with a number of special evening events.
Salthouse 11
St Nicholas Church Daily: 10.00am to 5.30pm
Cross Street Sunday: 11.00am to 5.30pm
Salthouse Admission: Free
Norfolk NR25 7LX
Web:www.salthouseart.co.uk
Salthouse is on the A149 coast road. Parking is
available including disabled parking near to the church.
Coasthopper buses run regularly on the Sheringham – King’s Lynn route, connecting with trains from Norwich and London.
For further information, images, interviews……
Contact: Mary Crofts
Tel: 01362 668641
NOTES TO EDITORS
The Artists
Viv Allen, Nick Ball,
Steve Baker, Peter Baldwin,
Peter Blunsden, Madi Boyd,
Margie Britz, Helen Bullard,
Mark Cator, Mary Crofts,
Alec Cumming, Karin Forman,
Rosie Greenhalgh, Beth Marie Groom,
Elena Italia, Maggi Hamblin,
Paul Bernard Harris, Helen Herbert,
Jo Hincks, Gary Hincks,
Anna Lise Horsley, Elizabeth Humphries,
Kieta Jackson, Maz Jackson,
Brian G. James, Sally Lawford,
Geoffrey Lefever, David Lindsey,
Chris Loukes, Duncan MacArthur,
Anna Macrae, Rory McShane,
John Midgley, Eric Moodey,
Tessa Newcomb, Mike Newman,
Laurie Rudling, Andrew Schumann,
Ian Starsmore, Telfer Stokes,
Barbara Symmons, Dom Theobald,
Maxine Turner, Brenda Unwin,
Vanessa Vargo, Brian Whelan.
The Curator
Laura Williams is an art historian who, in 2008, established Art 18/21 in Norwich’s medieval quarter. The gallery promotes fresh new work from around the world.
The North Norfolk Exhibition Project
Since its first exhibition in 2001 the NNEP has staged an annual curated, month-long contemporary art exhibition in St Nicholas Church, Salthouse. Each year selected Norfolk- linked artists produce new work in response to both site and theme. In the absence of a non-commercial gallery in North Norfolk the Project plays an invaluable part in promoting contemporary visual art in an exhibition recognised as one of the county’s premier arts events, regularly attracting thousands of visitors.
An exhibition catalogue will be available.
Other Activities
Curator’s Guided Tours
Live Art Performance
Artist’s Talks
Children’s Quiz
NNEP Sculpture Trails
Now in its third year the trail has evolved into three parts, covering about nine miles of North Norfolk’s natural beauty, to encompass the works sited at or in the vicinity of:
Salthouse village
Kelling Village and Kelling Holiday Park
Holt and Holt Country Park
Each can easily be walked in half a day and are way-marked, see:
Events and Workshops
The programme of evening events includes: an eclectic mix of guitar music from AndyKirkham, a rich mix of jazz/rock from the Hoofbeat Streetband, stories and songs with Hugh Lupton and Bob Flowerdew offering an evening of “magic in your garden”. Together with creative daytime, artist led workshops for adults, families, carers and their clients. For full information see:
For event information………..
Contact: Marie Askham
E.mail: m.askham@clara.co.uk
